Land Rover Discovery: Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) -
Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Drill holes in the rear lamp panel outer where the metal insert gas
(MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear lamp panel outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
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- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- Install the liftgate mounting buffers and tighten the bolts to 25Nm.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are correctly
sealed.
- Make sure corrosion protection is applied to all areas affected by
repair.
- The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal
of removal procedure.
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Removal
NOTE:
The rear floor side extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear lamp panel outer
Rear side member lower side
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear floor side extension and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck b
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REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding components.
Use a suitable trim tool.
Take extra care when removing the component, prevent damage to
the mating faces.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some components shown remo
Removal
Refer to: Glass Roof Panel Blind (501-11, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
Protect the surrounding components.
WARNING:
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
CAUTIONS:
The glass roof panel adhesive is uneven as there are